Looking for an authentic travel experience in Bulgaria? One, that reflects the local culture and genuine Bulgarian hospitality? Treat yourself to a culinary feast in Bulgaria! It is undeniable true, that home cooked meal is better! My private shore tour is especially designed for:

-those, looking for more authentic travel experience;

-those, who want to be delighted in the warmth and friendly Bulgarian hospitality;

-those, who want to experience the joy of eating Bulgaria’s most famous & delicious dishes;

-those, who want to taste the traditional Bulgarian drinks;

-those, who want to eat what the Bulgarian family would normally eat for lunch and in the way they would eat it.

I have never lived anywhere but Varna and I have always loved it. Let me show you why, as we explore what you want to see, along with the special places and secret getaways in the city, that makes it so amazing.

From its rich, layered heritage to its stunning beaches, find out why Varna is called the Capital of the Bulgarian sea coast.

Enjoy a scenic and informative journey through some of Varna’s most historic areas and popular attractions. See the oldest processed gold in the world, dated to 5th millennium BC, step inside the Cathedral and feast your eyes on the stunning frescoes, retrace the footsteps of the Ancient Romans as you explore the fourth largest Roman Baths in Europe, experience the wondrous scenery of the Marine park.

Enjoy a scenic drive along the verdant coastline to the small town of Balchik. See the magnificent former summer residence of the granddaughter of Great Britain’s Queen Victoria, Romania’s Queen Marie. Here you can admire the aroma of the botanical garden, whilst observing the various plant species including – cacti. There are more than 3000 different plants within the garden so it’s clear that this is a place of interest both for history lovers and nature devotees.

On the way back to Varna visit the Aladja rock monastery, deeply cut on 40 meters high in limestone rock and includes all the rooms and chapels, that one would expect to find in a traditional monastery.

Definitely, the must see of Varna is the Archaeological museum. See the oldest processed gold in the world – Varna Necropolis, dated to 5th millennium BC.

Your last visit is the Cathedral – a perfect example of the Eastern Orthodox architecture with its superb frescoes, wood-carved iconostasis and stained glass windows.

Before returning back to the pier stop to see the ruins of the Roman Baths, built upon more than 7000 square meters of land and used to be the largest antique public building in Bulgaria

Every country has its identity, its unique history, culture, customs and landscape. To help you experience the very best of Bulgaria during your very short stay, I offer a diverse selection of excursions ashore, from leisurely sightseeing to more exciting activities.

Join me for your incredible, remarkable and memorable private party in Burgas!

If you are looking for something different from the usual shore tours, then how about revelling in the magical world of peacocks? To avoid the crowds, depart from the pier for a short drive to the Peacock Farm. Located in a small Bulgarian village, the Peacock Farm boasts the greatest diversity of peacock species in Europe. While admiring the splendid beauty of the birds, you will also be able to pick some fruit from the orchards surrounding the farm. Depending on the month of your visit, it could be cherries, apricots, peaches or apples, and I assure you this will be the most delicious organic fruit you have ever eaten. Continue to Chateau Medovo, a charming ethnographic complex with a traditional Bulgarian atmosphere. It has an impressive wine cellar and a number of artisan workshops. You can explore the various workshops that showcase the most prominent Bulgarian artisans as they create pottery, copper, woodcarving, leather and jewelry masterpieces right before your eyes. Back to Old Nessebar for a lovely stroll around the main highlights of Old Nessebar and a visit to ‘St Stephan’ Church and Museum.

Nessebar Highlights – Walking tour around Nessebar – one of the finest ancient sites earning the town’s UNESCO World Heritage Site designation. View the examples of local medieval architecture represented by The Churches of Christ Pantocrator and St John the Baptist. Visit the tiny Blessed Saviour and continue to the Agora where the ruins of the Old Metropolitan Church are proudly standing. Discover the winding cobbled paths and take a moment in the small squares surrounded by the wooden houses dating to the 19th century. Enter the New Metropolitan Church (also known as St Stefan’s Church) and enjoy the colors of its murals. See the artifacts at the Archaeological Museum.

A Glimpse into the Bulgarian Countryside – This unique tour will offer you a scenic drive into the countryside for a look at the traditional rural style of Bulgaria. Take in the beautiful scenery as you pass through quaint villages and peaceful pastures on your way to a small village hidden into the beautiful green slopes of the Balkan Mountains. Visit a 19th-century house and soak up the atmosphere of life in the olden days. Drive to Chateau Medovo, a charming ethnographic complex with a traditional Bulgarian atmosphere. It boasts an impressive wine cellar as well as a number of artisan workshops. There, you’ll have the chance to explore various workshops that showcase the most prominent Bulgarian artisans as they create pottery, copper, woodcarving, leather and jewelry masterpieces right before your eyes. In the early afternoon, you will have a lovely stroll around the principal sights of Old Nessebar and visit the Archaeological Museum, the churches of St Stephan and St Saviour.

Pomorie Highlights & Wine-Tasting – Drive to the coastal town of Pomorie. Just a few miles south, the road passes along the salt pans surrounding Lake Pomorie, nowadays renowned for its therapeutic mud baths. Visit St George Monastery, the only working monastery on the Bulgarian Black Sea coast. Then follow the path of wild lemon trees to discover a Thracian tomb. This antique beehive tomb built in the 2nd century AD, is listed as a national cultural monument for its unique construction. Continue to the Pomorie Wine Cellar, one of the oldest wineries in Bulgaria, famous for its broad range of local and international brands of wines and brandies. At the end of your tour, you’ll have an opportunity to join the wineries experts in a wine and hors d’oeuvre tasting in the open-air restaurant of the winery. After the wine-tasting in Pomorie, you will head back to Nessebar for your sightseeing tour.

Sozopol – A full-day shore excursion to one of the most picturesque, fascinating and romantic coastal towns in Bulgaria, founded by Ancient Greeks in 6th BC. The city is divided into the Old Town and the modern section. The Old Town is justly renowned for its romantic atmosphere, thanks to its narrow cobbled streets and venerable old houses. Visit the Church of the Holy Virgin, built in the 15th century, a cultural monument under protection, with valuable icons and an impressive wood-carved iconostasis. See the numerous small chapels built over the foundations of churches destroyed during the Ottoman rule.

In 2010, during archeological excavations on the nearby St. Ivan Island, researchers unearthed holy relics of St John the Baptist. They are displayed in the Church of St St Cyril and Methodius.

The Archaeological Museum presents numerous artifacts from prehistoric, Thracian, Ancient Greek and Roman times of the city’s history. The most famous exhibit in the museum is the gold of Varna Necropolis, internationally considered as the oldest processed gold in the world, dating from the 5th millennium BC.